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Update: Hope for the future

We are deeply saddened by the news that the chairman of Visit USA Italy, Massimo Loquenzi, passed away in November due to complications from COVID-19. Our sincere condolences go out to his beloved family and his colleagues at MasterCons.

He will be dearly missed by the many friends he made worldwide, and especially in the travel industry. Massimo’s death is another grim reminder that the pandemic is not yet over, and we must continue to be diligent and remain united.

Hope for future travel plans

This week’s news also gives us hope for the future. The news we have anxiously been awaiting of the initial distribution of vaccines is a tremendous milestone for health systems including The Netherlands, which plans to begin vaccinations in January. In addition, the Dutch government announced another extension – and expansion – of support for the industries most affected by the pandemic which includes the travel industry.

Last minute bookings will increase

While holiday travel is hardly possible at the moment, the travel industry expects a big boost in bookings after the travel restrictions are relaxed. People continue to keep dreaming and looking for inspiration for their future travels. It is expected the number of last minute bookings will increase enormously as the confidence in travel returns, with the first to travel being more affluent individuals.

Catch up travel

Some sources even speak of “revenge” travel as a phenomenon. Pent-up demand for travel continues to build, coupled with the significant savings on vacations this year, could bring back travel with a bang, People could be willing to spend those saved dollars, traveling farther (long haul) and for longer periods than they would typically. “Revenge” sounds menacing, so we prefer to call it “catch up” travel – and we want to do that too! We look forward to catching up with you all in person, hopefully very soon.

From all of us, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season – and we join the world in hoping for a brighter New Year for all!

Stay safe, stay healthy!

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Dec 15 2020
15 Dec 2020
News | Visit USA
Target Travel Marketing
Target Travel Marketing is a full-service destination marketing and public relations company with headquarters based in the Netherlands. With over 30 years of experience in the Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg markets, Managing Director Arjan Helle and his team of multi-lingual market experts would be pleased to assist you in the creation and/or implementation of sales, marketing and public relations efforts directed to this vital overseas market.
Target Travel Marketing zit in Maarssen, in het midden van het land, en is al ruim dertig jaar gespecialiseerd in alle aspecten van reisgerelateerde Marketing en Communicatie in de Nederlandse, Belgische en Luxemburgse markt. Op het gebied van destination marketing treden wij op als de vertegenwoordiger van diverse opdrachtgevers.

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